Quarterly Update for Rabies (January to April 2024)
Rabies is a fatal but preventable and controllable viral zoonosis (see rabies). Rabies remains a persistent health concern in South
May 28, 2024
COVID-19
Health Department Warns Public of Increasing Mpox and Flu Cases
Mpox Outbreak The Department of Health urges members of the public who experience suspected symptoms of Mpox disease (formerly known
May 27, 2024
Influenza Guidelines For 2024
Influenza, commonly known as the “flu”, is an acute infection of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. There are
May 15, 2024
Start of the 2024 influenza season
The 2024 influenza season has started. The influenza season started in week 17 (week starting 22 April 2024) when the
May 10, 2024
Malaria Can’t Be Beaten Without Political Will And More Funding
Today, 94% of the world’s 249 million malaria cases are in Africa. Children under five, pregnant women, migrant populations, and
April 25, 2024
Empowering Africa: Collaborative Efforts in Genomic Surveillance to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to global health, transcending borders and demanding an international response. There is an
April 23, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (08 April 2024)
Measles-rubella rash surveillance continues to report an increase in clinical cases of suspected measles and rubella cases to the National
April 8, 2024
Start of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season (Alert to Clinicians)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) among young children
March 8, 2024
The 2022 Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey
South Africa is home to 7.5 million people living with HIV. Despite the large burden, the country has made progress,
January 12, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (21 December 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights Measles Surveillance A total In South
December 21, 2023
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (05 December 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights Measles Surveillance A total of 1317
December 5, 2023
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (10 November 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights Measles Surveillance A total of 1267
November 10, 2023
Start of the Malaria Season in South Africa
The start of summer generally marks the start of the malaria season in South Africa, due to higher temperatures and
October 30, 2023
Challenges and Visions for a Polio-Free World
On World Polio Day, celebrated on October 24, we raise awareness of the critical importance of polio vaccination and celebrate
October 24, 2023
Increase in Rubella Cases in the Western Cape Province (17 October 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights An increase in rubella cases has
October 17, 2023
Low risk of human infection related to avian flu outbreak in South Africa(13 October 2023)
A number of poultry farms in South Africa are experiencing outbreaks of avian influenza. Avian influenza is a highly contagious
October 13, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (09 October 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 7123 serum
October 9, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (02 October 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 7054 serum
October 2, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (26 SEPTEMBER 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 7008 serum
September 26, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (18 SEPTEMBER 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6894 serum
September 18, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (08 SEPTEMBER 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6816 serum
September 8, 2023
